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YP09 WFL

2009 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,679 mi
Last recorded53,679 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 WFL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 53,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 38,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,939 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 37,938 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,114 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 33,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 31,571 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 28,336 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,336 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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YP09 WFL is a 2009 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP09 WFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YP09 WFL registered?

YP09 WFL is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YP09 WFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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